Chapter 523: Arrow Rain

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Li Yuanqing and Man Gui reached an agreement, and the next task of the soldiers was only to be implemented. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

At this time, the two hundred personal soldiers under Li Yuanqing's command naturally did not have too many doubts, and those who could become Li Yuanqing's personal soldiers were all the elite of the elite of the Immortal Battalion, and they were loyal to Li Yuanqing.

Although there are more people on Man Gui's side, it is also based on his family, even if some people are dissatisfied, in this general trend, no one dares to show their heads and refute easily.

Although the two armies were not considered tacit, under the command of their respective officers, they were busy quickly.

However, although the plan has been decided, the prestige of the Houjin army is still too terrifying, more than three Niu Lu, more than 1,000 taels of elite Yellow Banners, even if it is 10,000 elites of the Ming Army, they have to be carefully weighed, not to mention, at this time, Li Yuanqing and Man Gui only have about 800 people.

The habits he has developed over the years have made Man Gui full of enough trust in Li Yuanqing.

It's a feeling that is indescribable, yet real.

If it were anyone else, it would be impossible for Man Gui to be in such a dangerous place at such a time, but it was not someone else around him, but Li Yuanqing, who was powerful in the world.

But even with Li Yuanqing by his side, Man Gui still couldn't completely calm down, and kept pacing back and forth around, observing the movements of the Houjin army not far from the opposite side at any time.

Li Yuanqing was much calmer than Man Gui, holding the little tiger cub, leaning against a pine tree, quietly observing the direction of the Jin army on the opposite side.

At this time, Li Yuanqing is very clear about this situation, and the Houjin army is facing each other, the Ming army will never have any chance, and all he can rely on is his brain.

As the saying goes, 'wealth can only be sought in danger'.

If you want to be better than others~ force, you must be better than others and do something that others can't do.

For 'wealth', when it comes to Li Yuanqing's state, although he still desires it, he will no longer be as eager as before.

To a large extent, Li Yuanqing still has to keep his head in obscurity and cover his edge.

However, at this time, he has been targeted by the Houjin army, either the enemy dies or I die, Li Yuanqing naturally will not have any mercy.

What's more, to a large extent, he can still pull a handful of Gui.

At the beginning, the reason why he was close to Mangui was because Li Yuanqing was familiar with the laws of history and wanted to leave a way back for himself in the future pattern.

But at this time, after so much time together, there was already a brotherly friendship between him and Man Gui.

Even if Man Gui's age can almost be Li Yuanqing's father......

At this time, the camp of the Ming army was located on a small dirt slope, and a small stream flowing from a crack in the rocks in the forest slowly flowed east along the center of the camp.

But at this time, the cold winter has not completely melted, the ice and snow on the mountain have not completely melted, and the size of the creek is only about a dozen centimeters.

If time permits, doing tricks in this water is the best way to deal with these Houjin troops downstream.

But it's almost noon, and with the wind getting stronger and stronger, this snow may not last too long, and once the Houjin army sees the situation clearly, it obviously won't give the Ming army too much respite.

Li Yuanqing could only adopt a more direct and violent choice.

Not far away, the soldiers quickly piled up bundles of pine needles and dry firewood to the edge of the tents, and many soldiers were holding the hides of wild boars that had just been killed, and the fat of these animals was constantly smeared on the surface of the tents.

Niu Gensheng shouted in a low voice on the side, ordering the soldiers to move the tent and place it in accordance with Li Yuanqing's regulations.

Li Yuanqing's plan was actually very simple and crude, leading the main force of the Later Jin army to the Ming army camp on the hillside, and then using fire to attack.

According to the weather at this time, fire attack is actually not the best choice, mainly because there is not enough strong gunpowder to help.

But the Ming army had harvested a lot of prey before, and there was a lot of fat for prey, especially the wild boars in the deep mountains and old forests, with rough skin and thick meat, all of which were general things that had become fine, and the fat quality was very high.

In addition, Li Yuanqing and Man Gui were originally going to stay here for a while, and the reserves of dry firewood were very sufficient, which was also an important bargaining chip for Li Yuanqing to dare to use fire attacks.

But the conditions are really limited, and if you want to complete the fire attack, these are far from enough, and the only other thing you can count on is the tent.

The tents of the Ming army were mostly made of animal skins and various fabrics, although they had been used here for a period of time, and they were wet by the wind and snow, but with the help of the prey fat, after applying it to its surface, coupled with the double force of the inside and outside, Li Yuanqing was sure that he could set these tents on fire when needed.

Although it is inevitable that a lot of silver will be consumed, what is silver at such a time compared to life and merit?

Not far from the other side, the soldiers under the command of Man Gui were not idle, some of them were working hard to help Li Yuanqing's own soldiers set up tents, and those archers were carefully removing pine oil from pine branches and evenly applying it to their arrowheads.

There are also some soldiers who are cutting down some of the surrounding pine trees and sharpening their branches to make improvised javelins.

Although Man Gui was a little restless as if he had '----garlic smeared on the butt of a monkey', at this time, seeing that everything in the camp was in order, and Li Yuanqing was as stable as Mount Tai, he could only force himself to calm down.

It's just that after being entangled for a while, Man Gui still couldn't help but say to Li Yuanqing: "Yuanqing, then, those dog tartars, they, will they take the bait?" ”

Li Yuanqing gently stroked the soft fur of the little tiger cub in his arms, and couldn't help but smile, "Brother Gui, I am not too sure about this matter. However, it's up to people. After scolding them for so long just now, it must be difficult for them to swallow this evil breath in their hearts. Brother Gui, don't worry, even if we are really defeated, we will have enough time to retreat. ”

Man Gui nodded hurriedly, but couldn't help but pinch his thigh hard.

I've lived most of my life, and I don't have any stability at all.

He still looks like a dog when he drinks, but when it comes to critical moments, how can he ......

Thinking about it, Man Gui was busy cheering himself up, and he also learned from Li Yuanqing's appearance, leaning on the trunk next to him, patiently stroking his war horse.

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Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, more than an hour has passed.

At this time, the wind and snow gradually subsided, and most of the soldiers in the temporary camp of the Houjin army had already finished lunch.

Although the weather is bad at this time, after all, it is already spring, and its sustainability is far from being compared with that in the depths of winter.

Tan Bai and Meng Gang both had lunch, and with a group of minions, they came to the dirt slope next to them again, inquiring about the situation in the Ming army's camp.

As the snowflakes were blown away by the wind and the visibility continued to improve, the originally vague camp of the Ming army had vaguely appeared in front of them.

Meng Gangdu couldn't help but be furious: "These despicable Ming dogs, with a scale of less than a thousand people, dare to be so arrogant in front of Lao Tzu!" Lord Tanbai, we can't hesitate any longer, let the warriors attack. A bunch of dogs are just scraps, and in less than half an hour, the battle will definitely be resolved. ”

Tan Bai was also a little speechless, he really didn't expect that the Ming army would dare to confront them in public with such a small number of manpower, and until now, he has not yet run.

Could it be that behind them, there is the main force of the Ming army?

The Ming army learned the news that Dajin's main force was approaching Mongolia, and was ready to insert a knife from behind?

But things have come to this point, even if they know that there are tigers in the mountains, Tan Bai can't easily retreat, not to mention, it's been seven or eight days, and they have hardly gained the slightest.

Thinking about it, Tan Bai suddenly sneered, "Lord Meng Gangdu, this battle is entrusted to you." Remember, if there is a main force behind the Ming army, it will be retreated immediately. If not, then kill them all! ”

Meng Gangdu couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Lord Tan Bai can rest assured." Slaves must make these lowly Ming dogs look good! ”

As he spoke, he hurriedly waved his hand, "The warriors with yellow flags obey the order and follow me to level the camp of the Ming army, and there will be no chickens and dogs!" ”

The order was quickly passed down, and the group of Houjin soldiers behind him, who had just eaten and drunk, gathered forward like wolves, roaring loudly and wind.

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Ming army camp.

The sound of horses' hooves came from far and near, and Man Gui's body couldn't help but be clever, clenched his fists and said in a low voice: "Yuanqing, the dog's day is coming!" ”

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but laugh sharply, "It's good to come!" Brother Gui, let's go according to the original plan! ”

Just like the darkness before dawn, at the beginning, Man Gui was like sitting on pins and needles, but at this time, when the Houjin army offensive came, he calmed down instead, and said with a smile: "Okay." Yuanqing, you go to the back for a while first, and I'll go over and join you right away! ”

The main force of this trip is Mangui's soldiers, although Li Yuanqing's position is higher than Mangui, but the two armies are not a system, for this command, Li Yuanqing will not overstep his duties, he is responsible for the overall situation, Mangui is responsible for the specific implementation.

As the iron cavalry of the Houjin army got closer and closer, Li Yuanqing no longer hesitated, and quickly retreated to the hillside behind the camp under the escort of Niu Gensheng and dozens of personal soldiers.

Man Gui finished deploying the affairs ahead, and quickly came over to join Li Yuanqing.

Soon, the cavalry of the Houjin Army rushed up like a group of colorful cold winds to the Ming army camp on the hillside.

In front of the camp, more than 100 archers from the Mangui Department had already prepared, and seeing that the Houjin army had rushed into the firing distance within seventy or eighty paces, an officer shouted: "Release the arrow!" Shoot these dogs ~ mother's crumbs! ”

The Ming army was uphill and downhill, with a natural advantage, and the range of bows and arrows was farther than usual.

These archers have been preparing for a long time, where will they hesitate? They all drew their bows and shots.

In a moment, more than 100 black arrows, like a black meteor shower, rushed straight towards the charging Houjin army battle array.

Meng Gangdu couldn't help sneering, "With this little ability, dare to be embarrassed?" Raise your shield! ”

The experienced soldiers of the Houjin Army were already very pure in the face of the rain of arrows, and the soldiers in front of them raised their shields one after another, and the archers behind them had also taken advantage of this gap to draw their bows and wind their bows.

In an instant, with a muffled sound of 'crackling', most of the Ming army's arrow rain was dissolved by the Houjin army, and it was impossible to cause them much damage at all.

On the contrary, although the Houjin army was on a downhill slope, their archers were obviously stronger, and their heads were more ruthless, and in the blink of an eye, several Ming soldiers had been shot by their arrows, mostly in the neck, and the face door was so critical that they could not survive.

Where did the leading Mangui officer dare to slacken? Hurriedly shouted: "Brothers, the idea is pricked, take a step back!" ”

As he spoke, he took the lead in turning the horse's head.

The archers of the Ming army around him also reacted, where do they dare to fight? They all rushed back and fled for their lives.

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